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Rights, Rules Responsibilities, 2004-05
Rights, Rules, Responsibilities
I. University-wide Regulations .....
University Principles of General Conduct and Regulations 1
Introduction 1
Academic Integrity 1
Statement on Diversity and Community 2
Honesty in University Matters 2
Confidentiality of Records 2
Range of Penalties 2
1. Warning 2
2. Disciplinary Probation 3
3. Withholding of Degree 3
4. Suspension 3
5. Required Withdrawal 3
6. Expulsion 3
7. Censure 3
University-wide Conduct Regulations 4
Respect for Others 4
Racial or Ethnic Bias and Harassment 4
Sexual Harassment and Assault 5
Protests and Demonstrations 6
Distribution of Written Materials by Members of the University Community 6
Personal Safety 6
Quiet 7
Identification Cards 7
The University, the Law, and Property Rights 7
On-Campus Misconduct and the Law 7
Persons on Leave of Absence; Persons Who Are Not Members of the University 8
Off-Campus Misconduct 8
Violations of Local, State, or Federal Law 8
University Discipline and the Courts 9
University Security 9
Regulations Regarding Security and Prior Restraint 9
Security Measures 9
Prior Restraint 10
Property 10
Library Use 11
Computer and Network Use 11
Patent and Copyright Policies 12
Princeton University Name and Seal 12
Guidelines Relating to the Tax-Exempt Status of the University and Political Activities 12
Introduction 12
Guidelines 13
Illegal Drugs 15
State Laws 15
University Policy Concerning Use of Illegal Drugs 15
Alcoholic Beverages 16
Smoking 16
Policy on HIV Infection 16
Introduction 16
Access 17
HIV Prevention 17
Screening for HIV Infection 17
Health Maintenance and Services for People Living with HIV Infection 17
Legal Issues 18
Conclusion 18
Resolution of Complaints and Grievances 19
Informal Procedures 19
Formal Procedures 19
Academic Matters 19
Nonacademic Matters Involving Students 19
Nonacademic Matters Involving Undergraduate Student Organizations 20
Nonacademic Matters Regarding Faculty, Staff, or Administration 20
Matters Involving Sexual Harassment or Assault or Racial or Ethnic Bias or Harassment 20
Protection Against Retaliation 21
Appeals Regarding Procedural Unfairness in Initial Proceedings 21
The Council of the Princeton University Community (CPUC) 22
Powers 22
Membership 22
Committees 23
The Judicial Committee of the Council of the Princeton University Community 24
Powers and Membership 24
General Procedures 25
Procedure in Cases Not Previously Heard by Another Authority 26
Procedure in Appeals of Cases previously Heard by Another Authority 29
Responsibilities of the Chair 30
Order of Proceedings in Cases of the First Instance 30
Order of Proceedings in Appeals Cases 31
Procedural Requests 31
Evidence 32
Reports 32
Appeals from Decisions of the Judicial Committee 32
II. Students and the University .....
Rights and Responsibilities of Students 33
Faculty Procedures of Concern to Students 34
Attendance at Faculty Meetings 34
Faculty Reconsideration of Proposals Regarding Undergraduate Curriculum 34
Graduate Student Departmental Committees 35
Interaction of Undergraduate Student Government Committees and Faculty Committees 36
Individual Student Appeal from Decisions of Faculty Committees 36
Coordination Between Faculty and Undergraduates on Matters Affecting Student Life 36
Undergraduate Departmental Committees 37
Undergraduate Student Government 38
Purpose 38
The Student Senate 39
Committees of the Student Senate 39
Class Officers 39
Referenda 39
Campus Associations and Activities 40
Student Publications 41
Regulations Concerning Specific Aspects of Student Life 41
Dormitory Regulations 41
Noise 42
Pets 42
Posting of Notices 42
Fire Safety Policy 42
Candle/Flammable Liquid/Fireworks Policy 42
Use of Exterior Elevated Surfaces of Campus Buildings and Other Restricted Areas 43
Storage 44
Lofts 44
Privacy and Right of Re-entry 44
Search of Dormitory Rooms 44
Dining Regulations 45
Health Regulations 45
University Ban on the Nude Olympics 45
Hazing 46
New Jersey Law 46
Prohibition on Hazing 46
Acceptable Behavior 46
Alcohol Policy 46
What are the responsibilities of Princeton University students? 47
When will the University intervene? 47
When are Princeton University students in violation of the alcohol policy? 48
Conduct at Prospect Street Clubs 48
Library 49
Motor Vehicle Regulations 49
Legal Assistance 49
Financial Regulations 49
Use of University Monies (Including Student Fees) 50
The Undergraduate Honor System 50
Jurisdiction over Undergraduates for Violations of Academic Rules and Regulations 50
Introduction 50
Current Procedure 51
Constitution of the Honor System 53
Article I 53
Article II 54
Article III 55
Article IV 55
Article V 57
Article VI 57
Article VII 58
Article VIII 58
Introduction 58
Jurisdiction over Undergraduates for Violations of Academic Rules and Regulations 58
Student Acknowledgment of Original Work 58
Transcription or Publication of Course-Related Materials 59
Tutoring 59
General Requirements for the Acknowledgment of Sources in Academic Work 59
Quotations 59
Paraphrasing 59
Ideas and Facts 60
Footnotes and Bibliography 60
Electronic and Other Sources 60
Laboratory Work, Problem Sets, Computer Programs, and Homework 60
Multiple Submission 61
Oral Reports 61
Standard Forms of Reference 61
Definitions of Academic Violations under the Jurisdiction of the Faculty-Student Committee on Discipline 61
Plagiarism 61
Unauthorized Multiple Submission 61
False Citation 61
False Data 61
Violations 62
Jurisdiction 62
Studentıs Defense 62
Seriousness of Offense 62
Penalties 62
Examples of Plagiarism 62
Original source: 62
1. Example of verbatim plagiarism, or unacknowledged direct quotation (lifted passages are underlined): 63
2. Example of lifting selected passages and phrases without proper acknowledgement (lifted passages are underlined): 63
3. Example of paraphrasing the text while maintaining the basic paragraph and sentence structure: 64
The Faculty-Student Committee on Discipline (Undergraduate) 64
Powers 64
Membership 64
General Procedures 65
Conduct of Hearings 66
Appeals 67
Records of Proceedings 68
Penalties 68
Grievance Procedures 68
Jurisdiction over Graduate Students for Violations of Academic Rules and Regulations 68
The Graduate Student Government 68
Dormitory Regulations 69
Alcohol Policy 69
Dining Regulations 69
Financial Regulations 69
The Graduate School Judicial System 69
Disciplinary Procedures 69
Penalties 71
Appeals on Academic Matters 71
Appeals on Nonacademic Matters 71
Graduate Student Grievances 72
Student Privacy Rights under Federal Law 73
III. The University and the Community .....
Community Use of University Resources 77
Introduction 77
Administration 77
Types of Facility Use 77
By Explicit Invitation 77
By Implicit Invitation 78
By Participation in University-Sponsored or Sanctioned Programs 78
By Renting University Facilities in Periods of Low Usage, Especially in the Summer 78
By Private Invitation 79
Regulations Governing Solicitation and Distribution by Off-Campus Individuals or Organizations 80
Commercial Sales 80
Charitable, Political, Religious or other Solicitation or distribution 80
University Security Policy for Persons Who Are Not Members of the University 81
Index 83
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